"When I started this challenge I planned to turn notes-into-novel. Easy, right? Well, didn't happen. What did happen was that I thought of what I had to do to another novel to get it right to submit to an e-publisher and got it done, submitting…"
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Peggy Bird commented on the blog post 'SheWriMo Halfway Challenge'
"Halfway through and not at 25K to meet my 50K goal. As usual, life happened. I got assigned 4 PSAs to draft and a rewrite of a 30 minute script and that got done. The completed novel that (who knew?) needed the first 50 pages restructured has been…"
Peggy Bird commented on the blog post 'SheWriMo: Join the She Writes November Writing Challenge!'
"Not such a good day. I made the NaNoWriMo commitment to distract me from thinking about a dear writer friend who is in the final stages of breast cancer. Didn't work today. It's her birthday but she's slowly slipping away and…"
Peggy Bird commented on the blog post 'SheWriMo: Join the She Writes November Writing Challenge!'
"Got the 2k words written but nothing on the PSAs I have due next week. Think that will have to be my goal tomorrow. Although it's hard to resist the lure of a piece/novel/story that's going well."
Peggy Bird commented on the blog post 'SheWriMo: Join the She Writes November Writing Challenge!'
"Got it done today. The problem with my second novel has been solved--at least it feels solved. And I got 2000 words of the new novel written. Goal for tomorrow is 2000 plus some work on the PSAs I have to have in draft by early next week. Funny how…"
Peggy Bird commented on the blog post 'SheWriMo: Join the She Writes November Writing Challenge!'
"Woke up this morning with the solution to a problem in my other novel clear in my mind so will be working on that today. Then hope to get 1500 words of new novel written."
Peggy Bird commented on the blog post 'SheWriMo: Join the She Writes November Writing Challenge!'
"My 500 words today turned into over 800. So I'm upping my goal for the week to 1500 words a day by Friday."
Peggy Bird replied to the discussion 'SheWriMo: She Writes November Writing Challenge, NOVEMBER 1ST'
"So, sitting in Starbucks I'm going to get 500 words out after reviewing the bits and pieces of "Breaking News" a romantic mystery set in Portland Oregon. Working up to 1K a day by the end of the week.
Keep me honest, SheWriMo. I need…"
Peggy Bird commented on the blog post 'How long can I avoid what I'm avoiding?'
"IT WORKED! I know how to fire and slump the pieces from Amanda's show. Now all I have to do is design them so they are hollow rounds/squares. Maybe I won't have to rewrite the book after all."
Bridget Straub commented on the blog post 'How long can I avoid what I'm avoiding?'
"Soooo? How did it go? That's so funny that you are intimidated by your character. I too have had this expierence and feel your pain."
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How long can I avoid what I'm avoiding?
I'm procrastinating this morning. I have queries out to five agents looking for representation for my completed romantic mystery and I could be researching more agents. But I'm not. I have most of the first draft of a second novel finished--70K of a 75K goal--and I could be working on that. But my head's not in the writing game today.In fact, I'm procrastinating on several things today. So, if I write it out, maybe I'll get myself in gear and do---something.It could be the weather. In the…See More
Peggy Bird commented on the blog post 'While We're Sharing'
"We were sitting on the steps of an old house that had a current life as an art gallery, drinking a little champagne. It was her first time out after having a baby. She was obviously distracted about something. We weren't close friends, had…"
Peggy Bird replied to the discussion 'What's Your 6-Word Memoir on Love & Heartbreak?'
"Married again. Will I never learn?"
Peggy Bird commented on the blog post 'Quote Drive: What’s Your Favorite Quote by a Woman?'
"There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story within you.
--Maya Angelou"
Kate Hanselman left a comment for Peggy Bird
"Welcome to She Writes Peggy! So glad to have you here.
Check out Getting Started, an easy-to-use guide to, well, getting started.
Don’t forget to head over to the She Writes Blog and let us know what you think!
If you have any questions or…"
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- Who I am:
- My writer's website is www.peggybirdwrites.com. I blog there as well as on www.crimsonauthors.com. I also have a website for my other artistic interest, kiln-formed glass. The web address is: www.peggybird.com. I'm on Facebook and have Pinterest boards for each of my books.
- Connect with me online! My site, blog, or Twitter handle are:
- www.peggybirdwrites.com
- Books I've written, anthologies I've contributed to, and any scripts or plays I've authored:
- My debut novel, "Beginning Again" will be released on June 4th by Crimson Romance, to be followed by "Running Scores" in the fall and "Closing Arguments" next year.
Anthologies I've contributed to include: "An Ear to the Ground," "Chicken Soup to Inspire a Woman's Soul," "Christmas Blessings," "Dear Mom," "A Cup of Comfort for Women," "A Christmas Collection," "In Our Prime"
Two scripts have been accepted for Kids on the Block Awareness Program on cultural diversity and autism. One script "Tripp, Trapp, Trull and the Giant" produced by a local school.
- My writing is:
- Fiction, Memoir, Plays, Blog Posts
- Outlets where I review books, TV, or film:
- no
- Services I offer to other writers:
- no
- I'm part of these writers' groups or salons:
- informal group of four writers who read and critiqe each others work.
- My professional associations:
- Oregon Writers Colony and Willamette Writers. Romance Writers of America. MOSAIC Arts Alliance and Battle Ground Art Alliance, both local art groups.
- I found out about She Writes from:
- web search
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How long can I avoid what I'm avoiding?
Posted on July 16, 2011 at 11:39am 3 Comments 0 Likes
I'm procrastinating this morning. I have queries out to five agents looking for representation for my completed romantic mystery and I could be researching more agents. But I'm not. I have most of the first draft of a second novel finished--70K of a 75K goal--and I could be working on that. But my head's not in the writing game today.
In fact, I'm procrastinating on several things today. So, if I write it out, maybe I'll get myself in gear and do---something.
It could be the…
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- At 7:14am on October 8, 2010,
Meg Waite Clayton said… - Just opened the door to the novelist group for you - welcome! You might introduce yourself by telling us what you’re working on in the “Show Me Your Novel and I’ll Show You Mine” discussion if you're not too uncomfortable talking about what you're working on. I’ll look forward to chatting with you!
Meg
- At 5:12pm on October 6, 2010, Meg Waite Clayton said…
- Peggy, Adding my voice to the welcome. If you’re looking for a place to jump in, we’d love to have you join us in the Novelists – Struggling or Not group.
Enjoy the site!
Meg Waite Clayton
Moderator, Publishing Industry News, and Novelist Group
Author of the national bestseller, The Wednesday Sisters, and the forthcoming The Four Ms. Bradwells (Ballantine, March 2011)
- At 2:45pm on October 4, 2010,
Kate Hanselman said… - Welcome to She Writes Peggy! So glad to have you here.
Check out Getting Started, an easy-to-use guide to, well, getting started.
Don’t forget to head over to the She Writes Blog and let us know what you think!
If you have any questions or feedback as you explore and use the site, don’t hesitate to get in touch.
Best,
-Kate
Managing Editor, She Writes Blog
Community Manager, She Writes
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